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Apple Hand Pies

Golden, flaky individual pastry crusts filled with rich RC Apple Fruit Filling, finished with a sparkling sugar crust and served alongside premium dessert sauces.

Yield / Servings

30 Individual Hand Pies

Category

Desserts / Other Desserts

Filed Under: Desserts Other Desserts Dessert Sauces Flavors & Extracts

Ingredients

5 Components
RC Apple Fruit Filling Mix 1 15 oz. package
Prepared Pie Dough 3½ lbs.
Eggs For egg wash 2 whole
Milk For egg wash 2 oz.
Large Crystal Sugar For dusting crusts As needed

Preparation Steps

1
Prep Filling & Oven

Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Prepare 1 package (15 oz.) RC Apple Fruit Filling Mix per package instructions and let cool completely. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2
Roll Dough Circles

Divide 3½ lbs. prepared pie dough into 30 portion balls. Place on a lightly floured work surface and roll each into a circle approximately 4 inches in diameter.

3
Fill & Crimp Pies

Spoon 2 Tbsp. of cooled apple filling into the center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling to form a half-moon shape and gently crimp dough edges closed using your fingertips or a flour-dusted fork. Repeat for remaining pies.

4
Glaze, Vent & Dust Sugar

Transfer hand pies onto the prepared baking sheet. Whisk 2 eggs with 2 oz. milk in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Brush top of each pie with egg wash, sprinkle with about ¼ tsp. large crystal sugar, and cut 3 small steam vent slits in top crust.

5
Bake & Cool

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until crusts are rich golden brown and filling is bubbling. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Chef Notes & Value Added Variations

Custom Filling Variations: Mix raisins, dried cranberries, or dried tart cherries directly into dry RC Apple Fruit Filling Mix before preparing with water. Fold in chopped soft caramels to create a rich Caramel Apple Hand Pie.

Plating & Sauce Accompaniments: Serve warm hand pies paired with RC Dulce de Leche Dessert Sauce Mix or RC Créme Anglaise Sauce Mix (both easily prepared by whisking with milk). Top with RC Whipped Topping Mix accented with a few drops of RC Clear Sweet Almond Flavor for an economical, high-margin dessert presentation.